Peter Strachan

National President

Peter Strachan grew up in Melbourne, around the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay. He has a BSc (Metallurgy) from The University of Melbourne and Grad Dip Finance from Finsia (formerly Securities Institute of Australia).

He travelled widely in Asia, Africa, and Europe, working in the copper mining industries of Zambia and Bougainville and in capital markets in Melbourne, the City of London, and Perth.

Through his company, Peter held a research and advisor License from the Financial Services Industry for 17 years, preparing a weekly subscriber-based product focused on investment in the natural resources and renewable energy sectors, along with a well-read soapbox section with a focus on overpopulation.

Peter has been a yoga teacher, chef, brick cleaner and barman by necessity at various stages. He is a longstanding member of SPA and served for several years on its national executive in the 2010s.